Police investigate Bendigo tobacco store ram raid and fire possibly linked to Melbourne turf wars
Police are investigating whether a Bendigo tobacco store fire this morning is linked to a string of arson attacks in Melbourne. A car rammed into the…
Pope Francis calls for end of wars ahead of Holocaust Remembrance day
Pope Francis on Wednesday used his weekly General Audience at the Vatican to comment on the upcoming remembrance of the Holocaust by calling for an…
Beyond Old Wars, New Fears: Rethinking Security in a 21st Century World
It is hard to use the pre-modern world as a framework for comprehending the modern world that has led to globalization. Neither WWII nor the…
The West’s Nightmare: How Russia and Hamas are Winning the Geopolitical Wars
The West is losing ground to its rivals as time passes. This is the reality that the US and Europe are facing more than ever.…
Pope laments ‘indiscriminate striking’ of civilians in Gaza and Ukraine wars – POLITICO
Pope Francis on Monday denounced the killing of civilians amid ongoing conflicts around the world, including in Gaza and Ukraine. In an address to diplomats…
Fabric wars: Ghana’s colourful prints face renewed Chinese competition | Business and Economy
Accra, Ghana – On a weekday this December, the fabrics section at Accra’s frenzied Makola market was unusually quiet for the festive end-of-year period. Female…
The guardrails that once prevented wars are failing
Wars are no longer black-swan events. They are a regular occurrence, representing the most significant transformation in global affairs since 9/11. The Israel-Hamas war is…
Star Wars production company Lucasfilm sues Chilean car wash company Star Wash, accusing it of plagiarising
Walt Disney production company Lucasfilm is suing themed Chilean car wash Star Wash, accusing it of plagiarising the galactic film saga Star Wars. Key points:The car…
At least 60 killed in central Gaza in one of the war’s deadliest strikes
The mounting death toll among Israeli troops — 154 since the ground offensive began — could erode public support for the war, which was sparked…
The Gaza war’s fog complicates separating the wheat from the chaff
Separating the wheat from the chaff in the Israeli-Palestinian fog of war is key to preparing for the day after the guns fall silent and…
Marc Thorpe dead: Robot Wars creator who built models for Star Wars and Indiana Jones dies after battle with Parkinson’s
THE founder of the popular competition series Robot Wars has died after a decades-long fight with Parkinson's Disease. Marc Thorpe is remembered for his work…
The Economist: From Gaza to Ukraine, wars and crises are piling up
An israel-hamas war in Gaza threatens to spread across the Middle East, with America and Iran facing off in the background. The Ukraine war, Europe’s…
Can AIoT Replace Humans in Future Wars?
It is widely believed that the world is about to enter a new phase in the nature of war. Artificial intelligence is expected to change…
A Chain of Proxy Wars Looms Large Behind Gaza
Instability is spreading across the globe. While frightening, it is a natural manifestation of expanding great-power rivalry in a world in flux, where power disposition…
NYT: Can America support two wars and still handle China?
America’s long-promised pivot to Asia was finally gathering momentum — new security deals with the Philippines and India, expanded military exercises, and plans with allies…
Europe braces for a winter of two wars – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Last winter, Europeans faced exorbitant energy bills as the Continent rapidly weaned itself off…
Bush Threatens Veto of Costly Bill to Fund Wars
WASHINGTON — The White House promised Tuesday to veto a huge Senate bill that would pay the rising costs of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan…
Star Wars C-3PO actor auctioning film memorabilia including the droid’s gold helmet for £1million
STAR Wars C-3PO actor Anthony Daniels is auctioning his memorabilia from the films — with the droid’s gold helmet tipped to fetch up to £1million.…
Has Israel achieved its objectives by launching wars on Gaza? | Israel-Palestine conflict
Israel has bombed the strip and laid siege to Palestinians living there. Israeli troops have entered Gaza from its north and east, with reports of…
UN says Gaza Health Ministry death tolls in previous wars ‘credible’ | Israel-Palestine conflict News
As US casts doubt on casualty figures from Gaza, UN official says that few have doubted their reliability in the past. The United Nations has…